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IndyBar: Case to Watch: State of Indiana v. Google LLC

March 2, 2022 | Adam Ira and From IndyBar

Recently, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office filed a complaint on behalf of the state of Indiana against Google LLC. State of Indiana v. Google LLC is pending in Marion Superior Court 4 under Cause No. 49D04-2201-PL-002399. In the complaint, the state alleges that Google harvests consumers’ personal data, including location data, when consumers use Google products. Google in turn allegedly uses this data to target advertisements to consumers and evaluate the effectiveness of these advertisements.

Cook Medical legal battle one of largest in state history

February 28, 2022 | John Russell, Indianapolis Business Journal and Indianapolis Business Journal Staff

The sprawling case against Cook Medical, the Bloomington-based maker of medical devices, has ballooned into one of the largest and longest civil actions in Indiana history.

Holcomb decries ‘political’ motivations in HEA 1123 litigation

February 24, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

Contending the Legislature is injecting politics into the litigation over House Enrolled Act 1123, Gov. Eric Holcomb is reiterating his argument to the Indiana Supreme Court that the dispute is not about public policy but rather about whether the state’s constitution allows the General Assembly to call itself into a special session.

Judge: Elkhart not immune to claims in fatal crash suit

February 24, 2022 | Associated Press

A northern Indiana city is not immune to claims raised by a lawsuit alleging that it shares responsibility for a hit-and-run crash that killed two children and a man, a judge has ruled.

Archdiocese seeks Indiana Supreme Court ruling on case from Catholic teacher fired for same-sex marriage

February 21, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to end the case brought by a gay teacher fired from Cathedral High School, asserting the judiciary could be irreparably harmed by an “intrusion into religious affairs.”

Immigration group drops suit against Clay Co. officials regarding jail project that could house more ICE detainees

February 21, 2022 | Jordan Morey

A lawsuit alleging Clay County officials failed to provide transparency in developing plans for a possible expansion of the Clay County Justice Center in Brazil, which houses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees, has been voluntarily dismissed.

City, partners push forward with renter support despite setbacks

February 21, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indianapolis Business Journal

Indianapolis has long struggled to rein in dilapidated housing complexes owned by absentee, typically out-of-state, landlords. It’s slogging through lengthy lawsuits with the owners of multiple troubled properties, and officials say there’s another filing ready to go unless a new owner takes over an infamously rundown complex. A pair of state-level moves in landlord-friendly Indiana also are hampering attempts to protect renters, city officials say.

Sandy Hook families settle for $73M with gun maker Remington

February 16, 2022 | Associated Press

The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting announced Tuesday they have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012.

Indianapolis delays suit against apartment owner, citing interested buyer

February 10, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indianapolis Business Journal

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration, which in January threatened a lawsuit against the owner of a troubled Nora-area apartment complex, has delayed filing suit, citing interest from a possible buyer.

Denied press access leads to First Amendment lawsuit against Attorney General Rokita

February 7, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

The feud between political commentator Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita that began when Shabazz was barred from a press conference in October 2021 has spilled over into federal court.

Purdue University files patent-infringement suit against Google

February 3, 2022 | Susan Orr, Indianapolis Business Journal

Purdue University’s Purdue Research Foundation is suing Google LLC over Android software that Purdue says incorporates patented technology for smartphones.

Indiana joins lawsuit against California precious metals company

February 3, 2022 | Alex Brown, Inside Indiana Business

Indiana is one of 27 states filing a lawsuit against a California company accused of bilking elderly investors throughout the country out of nearly $70 million. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office says at least 16 Indiana residents are among the victims who were defrauded by Safeguard Metals.

Judge rejects blocking Indiana online school fraud lawsuit

February 2, 2022 | Associated Press

A judge is allowing state officials to continue with a lawsuit against several people and companies linked with two now-closed Indiana online charter schools facing allegations of a fraud scheme that cost the state more than $150 million.

Ice Miller, co-defendants argue whistleblower complaint fails to show wrongdoing

January 26, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

Indianapolis-based law firm Ice Miller LLP and the banks listed as defendants in the whistleblower lawsuit brought by the former general counsel of the Indiana Treasurer’s Office have filed a motion asking the Marion Superior Court to dismiss the case on the grounds that the complaint does not show they knowingly and intentionally made false or fraudulent claims.

City threatens nuisance suit against owner of troubled Nora apartment complex

January 25, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indianapolis Business Journal

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration on Tuesday threatened suit against the ownership of a Nora-area apartment complex that’s racked up hundreds of health and building code violations.

DC, Indiana, other states sue Google saying it invades users’ privacy

January 25, 2022 | IL Staff and Associated Press

The District of Columbia and three states including Indiana are suing Google for allegedly deceiving consumers and invading their privacy by making it nearly impossible for them to stop their location from being tracked.

Escape Room locations sue SBA after missing out on pandemic relief funds

January 21, 2022 | Dave Lindquist, Indianapolis Business Journal

The Escape Room USA locations in Fishers and Indianapolis are suing the U.S. Small Business Administration, hoping to be recognized as live entertainment venues that qualify for pandemic relief funds.

COA: Father satisfies Bystander Rule for negligence claim

January 12, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

A Pulaski County man claiming “negligent infliction of emotional distress” will be able to continue with his lawsuit after the Court of Appeals of Indiana found he satisfied the Bystander Rule even though he arrived at the scene about three hours after a gas explosion destroyed his house.

Lawsuit challenging constitutionality of Indiana’s age limit on absentee voting proceeding in IN Southern District

January 10, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

Of the three lawsuits filed in 2020 challenging Indiana’s voting laws, one remains on the Southern Indiana District Court’s docket, with plaintiffs now seeking summary judgment to enable any eligible Hoosier, regardless of age, to cast an absentee ballot.

Several accused in Indiana school fraud want suit dismissed

January 10, 2022 | Associated Press

Several people and companies linked with two now-closed Indiana online charter schools have asked a judge to dismiss claims against them in a lawsuit alleging a fraud scheme that cost the state more than $150 million.

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